Used car dealers in Nanaimo
24 dealerships in the Nanaimo area sell used cars — 6 independent lots and 18 franchised stores. Every one is listed below, with a way to reach them, and a way to get them bidding against each other for your car.
The Nanaimo used-car market
All of them are in Nanaimo itself. Independent lots make up 25% of dealers here, close to the 30% national figure. Chrysler has the most franchised rooftops (2), followed by MINI (2) and Audi (1).
Dealer groups with more than one rooftop here: Harris (3). A group's stores often share used inventory, so one call can cover several lots.
Specialists in the area: trucks (1).
Recommended buyers in Nanaimo
The dealers most likely to want a seller's car, ranked by our buyer's take. We read 18 of these 24 dealers' websites; 4 say outright that they buy cars from the public. The take weighs what a dealer says and sells, not its service or prices — ask several and compare the offers.
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01
(250) 751-1168
Harris Mazda site · Nanaimo Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “We Buy Cars”
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02
(250) 758-3361
Nanaimo Honda site · Nanaimo Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Sell Us Your Vehicle”
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03
(250) 758-2438
Laird Wheaton GM site · Nanaimo Good fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “We Buy Cars”
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04
(250) 585-2834
Audi Nanaimo site · Nanaimo Good fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Lists used inventory on its site
- Runs a certified pre-owned program, so it wants clean late-model trades
On their website: “sell or trade”
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05
(250) 758-5000
Nanaimo Mitsubishi site · Nanaimo Good fit
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Trade-In Appraisal”
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06
(250) 756-1515
Nissan of Nanaimo site · Nanaimo Good fit
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Value Your Trade”
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07
(250) 585-6566
VI Drives site · Nanaimo Good fit
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Trade-In Appraisal”
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08
(800) 663-7025
Harbourview VW site · Nanaimo Good fit
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Value Your Trade”
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09
(877) 295-1367
Nanaimo Toyota site · Nanaimo Worth asking
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “TRADE-IN VALUE”
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10
(250) 390-3030
Woodgrove Chrysler site · Nanaimo Worth asking
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Trade-In Appraisal”
Tell us your car in Get dealers bidding and the ranking re-weighs for your make and kind of car.
Independent used-car dealers in Nanaimo
Lots that are not tied to a manufacturer and buy across every make. Sorted by community.
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Known for | Phone |
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| Big Venture Sales | Nanaimo | Worth askingIndependent | — | — |
| Galaxy Motors Nanaimo site | Nanaimo | Worth askingIndependent | — | (250) 729-7991 |
| Harris Auto Group site | Nanaimo | Worth askingIndependent | Harris group | (844) 977-3419 |
| Landsperg Automotive Group site | Nanaimo | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (306) 825-0707 |
| National Car & Truck Sales site | Nanaimo | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | Trucks | (604) 924-1080 |
| VI Drives site | Nanaimo | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (250) 585-6566 |
Franchised dealers selling used cars, by make
New-car stores sell the trade-ins they take in, and they are usually the strongest buyers for a used car of their own make. Stores that carry several makes appear under each.
Chrysler 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo Chrysler site | Nanaimo | Worth askingRuns more than one location | — | (250) 758-1191 |
| Woodgrove Chrysler site | Nanaimo | Worth askingHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (250) 390-3030 |
MINI 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Canada site | Nanaimo | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (250) 585-6959 |
| MINI Yaletown site | Nanaimo | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (604) 874-6466 |
Audi 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Nanaimo site | Nanaimo | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (250) 585-2834 |
BMW 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Nanaimo site | Nanaimo | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (250) 585-6959 |
Buick 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Wheaton GM site | Nanaimo | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chevrolet, GMC | (250) 758-2438 |
Chevrolet 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Wheaton GM site | Nanaimo | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Buick, GMC | (250) 758-2438 |
Ford 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Marshall Ford Lincoln site | Nanaimo | Worth asking | Lincoln | (250) 758-7311 |
GMC 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Wheaton GM site | Nanaimo | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chevrolet, Buick | (250) 758-2438 |
Honda 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo Honda site | Nanaimo | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (250) 758-3361 |
Hyundai 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Hyundai site | Nanaimo | Worth askingPart of the Wheaton group | — | (877) 783-1076 |
Kia 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Kia site | Nanaimo | Worth askingPart of the Harris group | — | (250) 751-1168 |
Lincoln 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Marshall Ford Lincoln site | Nanaimo | Worth asking | Ford | (250) 758-7311 |
Mazda 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Harris Mazda site | Nanaimo | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (250) 751-1168 |
Mercedes-Benz 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Nanaimo site | Nanaimo | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (250) 585-8960 |
Mitsubishi 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanaimo Mitsubishi site | Nanaimo | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (250) 758-5000 |
Nissan 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan of Nanaimo site | Nanaimo | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (250) 756-1515 |
Subaru 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Subaru of site | Nanaimo | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (250) 585-3052 |
Toyota 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Nanaimo Toyota site | Nanaimo | Worth askingHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (877) 295-1367 |
Volkswagen 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Harbourview VW site | Nanaimo | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (800) 663-7025 |
Before you buy from a dealer
Buying in British Columbia
Dealers must be licensed by the Vehicle Sales Authority of BC. A licensed dealer has to disclose material facts about a car, including damage above a set dollar amount, and the Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund can cover buyers in some cases where a dealer does not.
Wherever you buy
Get a vehicle history report and a lien check before you pay — a car sold with money owing on it can be repossessed from the new owner. Ask for an independent pre-purchase inspection; a dealer that refuses one is telling you something. And compare the all-in price, not the monthly payment.
Selling instead?
A trade-in is one offer from one dealer. Get several instead: pick the Nanaimo dealers you'd sell to, send them your car in one message from your own email, and compare what comes back. Know your car's value first, so you can tell a good offer from a lowball.
Common questions
How many used car dealers are there in Nanaimo?
Our network lists 24 dealerships in the Nanaimo area that sell used cars: 6 independent used-car lots and 18 franchised new-car stores, which also sell the trade-ins they take in.
Which parts of Nanaimo have the most used car dealers?
All 24 are in Nanaimo.
Which Nanaimo dealers are most likely to buy my car?
On what their own websites say and what they sell, Harris Mazda, Nanaimo Honda, Laird Wheaton GM rank highest in our network. For a specific car, the dealers that sell that make new are usually the strongest buyers.
Can I get Nanaimo dealers to compete for my car?
Yes. Tell us your car on listyourcar.ca, pick the Nanaimo dealers you want offers from, and send them your car in one message from your own email. Each replies to you, and you take the best offer or none.
Dealer details come from our dealer network and may be out of date — call ahead before you visit. Figures on this page were computed from that network when it was last built.